Selected Poems

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Selected Poems

by Aldous Huxley

EN·~42 minutes·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total
1

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1:08
2

SONG OF POPLARS.

1:13
3

THE REEF.

2:43
4

THE FLOWERS.

0:31
5

THE ELMS.

0:38
6

OUT OF THE WINDOW.

1:09
7

SUMMER STILLNESS.

0:23
8

INSPIRATION.

0:26
9

ANNIVERSARIES.

2:01
10

ITALY.

1:28

Description

In this evocative anthology, the poems sweep from the rustling whisper of poplar trees to the luminous depths of an imagined reef. The verses blend vivid natural imagery with introspective musings, moving fluidly between the quiet contemplation of a garden and the restless yearning for unseen horizons. The language is both precise and musical, inviting listeners to linger on each turn of phrase as it unfolds like a soft breeze.

Listening brings a quiet intimacy; the poems feel like a personal conversation with the world, where ordinary moments are illuminated by quiet wonder. Themes of transformation, memory, and the tension between certainty and doubt recur, offering fresh perspectives on everyday beauty. The collection’s pacing allows pauses for reflection, making it a soothing companion for moments of calm or thoughtful wandering.

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Language

en

Duration

~42 minutes (40K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2021-08-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Aldous Huxley

Aldous Huxley

1894–1963

Best known for the unforgettable dystopian novel Brave New World, this sharp-eyed English writer explored how science, power, pleasure, and belief shape human life. His work ranges from biting social satire to philosophical and spiritual inquiry, which helps explain why he still feels so modern.

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